Jefferson Davis State Historic Site, State historic site and Confederate memorial in Todd County, Kentucky.
Jefferson Davis State Historic Site is a historic location in Todd County, Kentucky, featuring a 351-foot concrete obelisk. The tower contains an observation room with windows on all sides, accessible by an elevator.
Work on the memorial began in 1917, paused during the First World War, and finished in 1924. The construction took place on limestone bedrock at the birthplace of the person being honored.
The site bears the name of the Confederate president during the American Civil War and displays items from that period. Visitors can see documents and personal belongings in the museum that illustrate the life of this person.
The park offers picnic areas and a large shelter for groups who want to eat outdoors. Visiting the tower involves using an elevator from 1929 that runs from the ground to the observation platform.
The walls of the obelisk measure over 8 feet thick at the base and taper to less than 3 feet at the top. This construction rests directly on the natural limestone bedrock without an additional foundation.
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